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The Associate Teacher provides safety, childcare, educational planning and implementation, and leadership within the classroom to support each child. Job Type:   Temporary (Hourly) Compensation:  $17.00 per hour Essential Functions: • Act as the   secondary   care   provider and   instructor   for   assigned classroom   or   group . • I mplement   and   maintain   safety policies and procedures   with in   and outside   the classroom . • Assist   lead teacher in the   utilization   of   Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold   assessment, observations, and   software. • Collaborate with   the lead teacher in the planning and implementation of weekly lesson plans that are developmentally   appropriate   and align with Creative Curriculum. • Assist   the   lead   teacher   in child observations and the collection of data in line with   the Great   Start Readiness Program ( GSRP )   and   Children’s Enrichment Center ( CEC )   requirements. • M aintain   appropriate   and professional relationships with families while   demonstrating   to families that their child/children’s needs are being best met. • Attend and help   facilitate   parent teacher conferences 2 times per school   year. • Accompany lead teacher on fall home visits required by GSRP. • Participate in   required   professional development opportunities   to   meet or exceed annual training requirements for   state   licensing ,   Great   Start to   Quality ,   and Great Start Readiness Program . • Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership. Required Qualifications: • An associate degree (AA) in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent; or A valid Center-Based Birth to Five CDA credential; or A valid Center-Based Preschool CDA credential . • Minimum   one   ( 1 )   year of experience in   a related   field. Preferred Qualifications: • A bachelor degree in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent • Infant/Child/Adult CPR certified • Prior experience with Great Start to Quality (GSQ), Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), and/or Teaching Strategies GOLD Working Conditions:  Preschool Classroom How to Apply: Attach your cover letter and resume.   Applications missing required documents will not be considered . The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact   Erin Korte, [email protected] .  If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at   [email protected] . Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future. Application Deadline: Application review begins August 14. T his posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See   www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/ . TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State). Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.